The Executive Women International Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) scholarship program has been providing financial support to adults in a variety of transitional situations since 1995 (The Honolulu Chapter began offering the program in 1996.) ASIST is a non-discriminatory, educational scholarship program based on financial need for non-traditional students. The goal of the ASIST scholarship program is to enable each recipient to improve their self-esteem and to have a positive impact on their personal life, employment, family, and community.

Selection Criteria:

Financial need

Socially, physically, and economically challenged adults

Displaced household with small children

Eligibility Requirements:

Clearly defined career goals and objectives

Specify educational requirements to attain the above goals and objectives

Utilize re-entry programs available through colleges, community agencies, and service groups or career professionals

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

18 years of age or older

EWI of Honolulu awarded $7,500 to ASIST winners in 2014

2014 ASIST Winners:

1st Place - $2,000

Yvette Hamalian, Leeward Community College

2014 ASIST Finalists:

(Awarded $1500 each)

Nolan Brown, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Yolanda Domingo, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Joy Lacanienta, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa

2014 ASIST Semi-Finalists:

(Awarded $500 each)

Valerie Kekahuna, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
LorMona Meredith, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa